- Enrollment
- 2,475
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mission Viejo, CA
Los Alisos Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Los Alisos Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063386005306
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Alisos Intermediate earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Mission Viejo · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Alisos Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Alisos Intermediate ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Mission Viejo, CA.
School address
District: Saddleback Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063386005306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Los Alisos Intermediate shrank from 656 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 063386005306 · Mission Viejo, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 19.8:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Trabuco Hills High (2,475 students)
Los Alisos Intermediate shrank from 656 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Los Alisos Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trabuco Hills
Trabuco Hills High
2,475 students
- El Toro High
El Toro High
1,902 students
- Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo High
1,566 students
- Laguna Hills H
Laguna Hills High
1,317 students
- Rancho Santa M
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
1,153 students
- This school 595
Los Alisos Intermediate
595 students
What this shows Los Alisos Intermediate reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Alisos Intermediate compares
Los Alisos Intermediate is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 595 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
White 15.7%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Los Alisos Intermediate is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saddleback Valley Unified reports $15,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Los Alisos Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trabuco Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Toro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Viejo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laguna Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Alisos Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,566
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Mission Viejo
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~595 students)
Frequently asked questions about Los Alisos Intermediate
How many students attend Los Alisos Intermediate?
Los Alisos Intermediate has 595 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mission Viejo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Alisos Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Alisos Intermediate is 19.8:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Alisos Intermediate?
61.1% of students at Los Alisos Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Alisos Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Los Alisos Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in Mission Viejo, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Alisos Intermediate?
Los Alisos Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Los Alisos Intermediate rank among middle schools in Mission Viejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Alisos Intermediate ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Mission Viejo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mission Viejo on the city page.
What other schools are in Saddleback Valley Unified?
Besides Los Alisos Intermediate, Saddleback Valley Unified also operates Trabuco Hills High (2,475 students), El Toro High (1,902 students), and Mission Viejo High (1,566 students). See the Saddleback Valley Unified district page for the complete list.